The Greek government’s “Blue Freedom” scheme to put fill remote islands with tourists this summer just blew up in their political faces.
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Greece Registers 3,593 New Cases As Protesters Clash With Police
Greece confirmed 3,593 new coronavirus case in the last 24 hours. In Athens, anti-vaxxers clash with police for the third time in 10 days.
Mykonos COVID Restrictions Lifted – Greece Records 2,007 New Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic curfew on Mykonos island lifted today. New cases across Greece were over 2,000 in 24 hours.
Greece Records 2,854 New COVID Cases in Past 24 Hours
Greek officials have confirmed 2,854 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. The government is now paying doctors to vaccinate.
Mykonos Leads Greece in New COVID Case Incidence Rate in 24 Hours
Greece recorded 2,604 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. The infection rate per 100,000 residents on Mykonos skyrockets.
Greece Records 1,834 New Covid-19 Infections Over Last 24 Hours
Greek officials reported 1,834 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours. 8 fatalities were also recorded.
COVID-19 Cases in Greece On the Rise Again
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again according to the latest report (in Greek) from EODY. The latest report shows 1,001 new infections and 9 deaths from complications.
As COVID Numbers Fall Greece Prays for “Green” UK Ranking
With coronavirus cases now on a steady decline, Greece hopes a reclassification of risk by UK officials will help save 2021 for tourism.
Greece Records 2,433 New Covid-19 Infections in 24 Hours
According to the National Organization for Public Health (EODY), new Covid-19 infections rose to 2,433 on Tuesday from 1,381 the day before.
Weekend News Brief: Mixed Signals Prevail in Greece
Greece’s economic experts, health experts, politicians, and business people seem to have different versions of the pandemic situation.
Koutsounari Traditional Cottages: A Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Gem
One of southern Crete’s most enchanting stays, Koutsounari Traditional Cottages was just named a 2021 Travelers Choice Award winner.
Greece Records 2,093 COVID-19 Cases and 96 Deaths Over 24 Hours
Greece has confirmed 2,093 new coronavirus infections and 96 deaths over the last 24 hours, according to EODY.
Travel News Brief from Greece: April 14, 2021
Greece’s Tourism Minister is in Russia promoting vacations. Europe has put the Johnson & Johnson jab on hold. And other news bits.
Live from Greece: Where Viruses, Bananas, and Tourism Are the Rage
Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.
Latest COVID Reports: Greece Records 3,232 New Cases in 24 Hours
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on Saturday 3,232 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours.